Jimmy Sangster Reading Order
5 series · 13 books · Born 2 December 1927
Jimmy Sangster was a Welsh author and filmmaker recognized for his contributions to the horror genre. Over more than six decades, he penned 13 books across five series, including notable names like John Smith and Katy Touchfeather, as well as standalone novels and non-fiction works. Active from 1958 until 2020, Sangster’s writing continues to resonate with fans of thrilling narratives.
James Reed Series
Complete4 books (1986–2020)
Start with Snowball, the first of 4 books in the James Reed series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Snowball 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Blackball 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Hardball 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Fireball 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
John Smith Series
Complete2 books (1969–2019)
Start with The Spy Killer / Private I and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Spy Killer / Private I 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Foreign Exchange 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Katy Touchfeather Series
Complete2 books (1970–1971)
Start with Touchfeather and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Touchfeather 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Touchfeather, Too 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1997–2003)
Start with Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Inside Hammer 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Screenwriting 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1958–1971)
Start with The Horror of Dracula and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Horror of Dracula 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Your Friendly Neighbourhood Death Pedlar 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jimmy Sangster written?
- Jimmy Sangster has written 13 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Jimmy Sangster series?
- Here are the first books in Jimmy Sangster's series: James Reed: Snowball; John Smith: The Spy Killer / Private I; Katy Touchfeather: Touchfeather; Non-Fiction: Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood.
- What order should I read Jimmy Sangster's books?
- We recommend reading Jimmy Sangster's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jimmy Sangster's series complete?
- Jimmy Sangster has 5 completed series.